How do I choose the right daycare in Yorktown?

When choosing a daycare in Yorktown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Yorktown?

Yorktown offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Yorktown, Virginia (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Virginia?

Daycare costs in Virginia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Yorktown for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Yorktown

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

The Peninsula Academy

4.7 score

4.9(18)

3311 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

The Peninsula Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality curriculum, excellent communication, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially while feeling loved and valued.

Caring and loving staffpersonalized attention to each childquality curriculumstrong safety protocols

Harvest Ministries

4.64 score

4.8(20)

208 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

Harvest Ministries is a faith-based daycare in Yorktown, Virginia with consistently excellent reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the caring, professional staff, structured environment, individualized attention, and strong academic and spiritual instruction that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and loving stafffaith-based curriculum with Bible instructionstructured learning environmentstrong academic preparation

Grace Episcopal Church

4.64 score

4.8(20)

111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

This listing appears to be misclassified as a daycare. Reviews describe Grace Episcopal Church as a historic 1600s-1800s church in Yorktown with well-maintained grounds, cemetery, and community programs. Visitors praise its architectural beauty, historical significance, and spiritual atmosphere.

Historic architecture and groundswell-maintained cemeterypeaceful atmospherecommunity programs for families and children

Bethel Baptist Church

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 230 children

Note: These reviews are for Bethel Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the church community as welcoming, spiritually grounded, and family-oriented with strong biblical teaching and various ministries for all ages.

Welcoming and non-judgmental communitystrong biblical instructiondedicated pastoral leadershipactive children's ministries

St. Mark Foundation

4.53 score

4.8(10)

118 Old York -Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

St. Mark Foundation is a church-based facility in Yorktown offering preschool and early childhood education programs. Parents praise the outstanding teachers, clean facilities, beautiful grounds, and well-structured curriculum including STEM options. The program is welcoming to both religious and non-religious families.

Outstanding teachersclean buildingbeautiful landscaping and facilitiesflexible scheduling options (4-5 day programs)

Yorkminster Presbyterian Church

4.52 score

4.7(14)

6218 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

Yorkminster Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing play-based learning environment and exceptionally caring staff. Parents highlight individualized attention, strong communication, and age-appropriate activities that foster a love of learning. The facility and leadership are also commended for their welcoming approach.

Kind and patient teachersplay-based learning environmentindividualized child careexcellent communication with parents

St. Luke'S United Methodist Church

4.48 score

4.6(20)

300 Ella Taylor Road, Yorktown, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown operates a Pre-K program that parents praise for excellent teachers, spacious facilities, and well-organized activities like Christmas concerts. The facility is described as a welcoming, compassionate community place that serves families and the broader York County area through various outreach programs.

Great teachersspacious facilityengaging activities and eventswelcoming environment

A+ Childcare & Learning Center

4.4 score

4.5(20)

3510 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 177 children

A+ Childcare & Learning Center in Yorktown receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly following recent management changes. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily photos and app updates, and well-maintained facilities with good outdoor space. The center is noted for helping children adjust smoothly and preparing them well for kindergarten.

New management transition positivedaily ph

Little Log Cabin Child Care & Learning Center

4.34 score

4.5(11)

8640 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

Little Log Cabin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents of preschool-aged children, with most praising the caring staff, small class sizes, outdoor activities, and developmental outcomes. Two negative reviews cite concerns about treatment of older children (ages 7-12) and academic preparation in pre-K, though the majority of reviewers recommend the center highly.

Small classroom sizescaring and experienced staffoutdoor playtimedevelopmental and academic learning

Victory Family Ymca

4.08 score

4.1(20)

101 Long Green Boulevard, Yorktown, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 275 children

Victory Family YMCA in Yorktown receives consistently high praise for friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and quality instruction in swim lessons and fitness classes. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and dedicated instructors, though some note overcrowding issues and inconsistent supervision/enforcement of facility rules.

Kind and patient instructorseffective swim lessonsclean facilitiesexcellent customer service

Headstart Programs in Yorktown, Virginia

There are 1 headstart programs in Yorktown, Virginia, making up 5% of the 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Yorktown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Yorktown, Virginia, out of 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Yorktown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Yorktown offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Virginia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Yorktown for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Yorktown must be licensed by Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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